HEAT AND COLD THERAPY: ADMINISTERING SITZ BATHS

Course overview

A sitz bath (also called a hip bath) is a type of therapeutic warm, cool, or cold water bath that is used in the treatment of some anorectal and gynecologic conditions. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the procedure for administering a sitz bath to a patient. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.